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Decolic 2 mg/20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Decolic 2 mg/20 mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Decolic 2 mg/20 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Decolic 2 mg/20 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Decolic

Diazepam(2mg)

Uses

Diazepam is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm and epilepsy.

How it works

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects

Drowsiness, Fatigue, Confusion, Depression, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Impaired concentration, Slurred speech, Urinary retention, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Sensory motor disorders, Tremors, Withdrawal symptoms, Anterograde amnesia, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Respiratory depression, Allergic skin condition, Gastrointestinal disorder, Salivary hypersecretion, Myasthenia (weakness and rapid fatigue of muscle), Blood dyscrasias, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Loss of consciousness, Psychiatric disturbances, Paradoxical reactions, Emotional lability, Change in alertness, Heart failure, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Increased appetite, Abnormal liver function tests, Vision disorder, Apnea (absence of breathing), Anaphylactic reaction
Dicyclomine(20mg)

Uses

Dicyclomine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome.

How it works

Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

Common side effects

Nausea, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Nervousness, Drowsiness, Headache, Vomiting, Constipation, Psychosis, Diarrhea, Photophobia, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Confusion, Hallucination, Dry skin, Reduced bronchial secretions, Palpitations, Fast heart rate, Cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye), Dilatation of pupil, Discomfort when urinating, Rash

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Expert advice FOR Decolic

  • Diazepam helps treat short term anxiety.
  • Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks. 
  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Decolic

Diazepam

Q. Is Diazepam an antidepressant? What is it used for?
Diazepam is not an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat severe anxiety (an emotional state where you may sweat, tremble, feel anxious and have a fast heartbeat) or agitation. It is also used to treat trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.
Q. How long does it take for Diazepam to start working?
It depends on what you are taking Diazepam for. If you are taking it to treat anxiety, you should start feeling better within a few hours, but it may take a week or two before the full benefits become evident. Similarly, if you are taking it to relieve muscle spasm you may notice a difference after 15 minutes. Your muscles will start relaxing when you keep taking Diazepam regularly for a few days.
Q. Does Diazepam cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Diazepam?
Yes, Diazepam causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Diazepam makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
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Q. Is it safe to take Diazepam and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Diazepam since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Diazepam with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.
Q. Is Diazepam addictive?
People taking Diazepam in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Diazepam. Therefore, Diazepam should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I stop taking Diazepam if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Diazepam suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.
Q. For how long should I take Diazepam?
The duration of treatment with Diazepam is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need of continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. In general, the treatment does not last any longer than 8-12 weeks which includes the gradual reduction of dose process.
Q. Does Diazepam have any effect on contraception?
Diazepam does not affect the functioning of any type of contraception including the birth control pills and emergency contraception. Birth control pills can keep Diazepam in your body for a long time and increase its effect. You can also experience bleeding in between your periods if you take Diazepam and birth control pills together. But your contraceptive method will still work.
Q. Is it safe to take clozapine and Diazepam together?
No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and Diazepam together because the effects of both medicines may get added together. This can result in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression) and can even stop your heart which can lead to death.
Q. Is Diazepam safe to be used in elderly patients?
The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because Diazepam causes muscle relaxation which can make the patient fall down, which may further lead to fractures.

Dicyclomine

Q. Is Dicyclomine safe?
Dicyclomine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dicyclomine gluten free?
Dicyclomine active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Dicyclomine help nausea?
Dicyclomine is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Dicyclomine.
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Q. Does Dicyclomine help constipation or trigger constipation?
Dicyclomine may cause constipation.
Q. Is Dicyclomine an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Dicyclomine is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Dicyclomine a muscle relaxer?
Yes, Dicyclomine is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for diarrhea?
Dicyclomine has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Dicyclomine for menstrual cramps?
Dicyclomine mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Q. Does Dicyclomine make you drowsy?
Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Q. Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)